Stories and challenges Corporate Universities/Talent Development in good times and bad times
Corporate Universities and Leadership Development Examples and own experience Aimed to build sustainable business success Changed requirements in times of recession Different type of leaders Strategy for talent management Relevance and impact Success factors
Germany has about 80 Corporate Education Facilities
Hamburger University McDonald’s Corporation
Ray Kroc
“If we are going to go anywhere, we have got to have talent. And, I am going to put my money in talent.” Ray Kroc
Hamburger University Munich
MCN Academy Middle East Communication Networks
Talent Development essential for sustainable business success
Organizations in a systemic perspective
Recalibration in times of recession
Growing need for different type of leaders
Who is next? Who gets promoted and based on what?
Corporate Universities Based on vision and business objectives
Need for Talent Management Strategy
Boom of Leadership Development Programs in the UAE in times of growth Relevance and Impact?
Strategic Leadership Development Engaging managerial personnel in conjunction with academic institutions Effective, relevant, impactful
Managing Margins vs Long-term Talent Development The challenge in times of recession
How to create impact and change?
Importance of Ambition, Self-Motivation and Self-Initiative
Success Factors Ownership and endorsement of CEO Full alignment with vision, business strategy and objectives Talent development as part of organization’s culture Talent Management – Status analysis of talent – Desired competencies based on business objectives – Talent review and identification of key talents – Performance reviews and clear KPIs – Career development plans – Evaluation of progress and managing expectations